Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Site Contract Manager to join our team located in Beerse, Belgium or Breda, Netherlands. You will be responsible for the development and analysis of contractual relationships including investigator grants. This includes drafting, negotiating, and finalizing agreements related to clinical trials and/or overseeing a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations. You will provide support to the clinical team in the pricing, planning, execution, and control of grants and contracts.
Principal ResponsibilitiesPrepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements and ancillary agreements for company-sponsored and/or investigator-initiated studies through direct negotiation with clinical trial sites or via oversight of a Clinical Research Organization.Responsible for delivery on established targets/measurements.Analyze contract requests/needs from operating companies and translate them into appropriate contracts/budgets.Ensure that contractual terms and provisions comply with corporate processes, systems, and strategies.Provide specialized support for negotiations in confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and other ancillary contract documents.Analyze investigator grants for fair market value aligned with regional knowledge and J&J grant pricing guidelines.Participate in and/or lead the approval escalation of grants as appropriate.Work with the global CCS team to review and analyze contractual terms and conditions.Assess risks of budget and legal provisions and communicate such to stakeholders.Liaise with CCS management and other stakeholders to obtain guidance and escalate issues as appropriate.Work proactively to improve processes and establish refinements that reduce cycle time and improve efficiency in the initiation of clinical trial sites.Mentor and train new contract coordinators and analysts.Assume responsibility for all aspects of legal document and metrics tracking.Determine potential needs for contract amendments and manage the amendment lifecycle.Exemplary customer focus with a vision to drive solutions.QualificationsBachelor's degree in appropriate scientific or business disciplines.3 to 5 years of experience and/or equivalent competencies in the pharmaceutical industry/clinical research.Familiarity with healthcare compliance and relevant guidance (HIPAA, FCPA, Safe Harbor, etc.) is a plus.Must have a working knowledge of the clinical development process with two (2) years of negotiation and contract experience.Familiarity with clinical research processes.Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills.Working knowledge of PCs (MS Office suite at a minimum) and database management.Must demonstrate innovative spirit and strong interpersonal skills.Previous experience working in virtual teams is preferred.
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